{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#22: Writing Plus Cars","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/22-writing-plus-cars","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d812ad6e-e2f5-4fe2-a52e-cab74cd34b90/Writing_Plus_Cars_-DRAFT.mp3?dest-id=5058115","description":"Brendan and Ian are excited to welcome another special guest to the Life Plus Cars Podcast! Joining us for this episode is Niel Stender, a seacoast New Hampshire-based automotive journalist.    Tune in as the hosts interview Niel and learn about: -Niel's introduction to the car hobby and later the automotive industry -The winding road that led to Niel writing full-time as an automotive journalist -Niel's lineup of current cars as well as past vehicles (including several wagons!) -Niel's blog and his aspirations for future content and featured cars -A recent press event that involved many enthusiast cars, driving rain, and New England seafood   PLUS: Niel shares the story behind his blog title, The Knocking Rod. Yes, he is aware that the name generally is a bad thing when it comes to cars. Tune in to find out his what inspired the name and the car content he likes to create.   While you're at it, check out Niel's articles, reviews, and recent podcast episodes: https://theknockingrod.substack.com/   Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit  https://www.lifepluscars.com/ What do you think, listener? What car would you want to review if it were delivered to your driveway? Let us know and drop us a line at lifepluscars@gmail.com    "},"annotations":[{"startTime":218.9,"endTime":222.6,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen GTI","url":"/cars/volkswagen/golf","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/Volkswagen_Golf_I_GTI_Pirelli_IMG_9592.jpg","quote":"...I wonder if it's the house with all those cool like GTI. 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